Since Leo Messi’s arrival in MLS, the North American championship has often been mocked for its low level of play. And Luka Gavran’s blunder is unlikely to change this reputation.
No CSC in MLS, but a gigantic blunder
While the Euro is in full swing, football continues to be played elsewhere in the world. And to our great delight. Indeed, Atlanta hosted Toronto. No, we are not in the Eastern Conference playoffs in the NBA, but in the Major League Soccer. If the two teams fail to separate during the first 96 minutes (1-1), the 97th will prove delicious for Toronto. In this American-Canadian duel, it is the visitors who seem to have the last ball of the win. Goalkeeper Luka Gavran wants to play a long game, so it is quite logical that he releases the ball in front of him before sending a gigantic kick. He did well.
Good old Gavran hadn’t seen that devil Jamal Thiaré lurking behind his back. And on top of that, none of his teammates bothered to warn him that he wasn’t alone. No, there’s no denying it, it was real teamwork. The Senegalese player appeared out of nowhere to steal the ball, dribble it and push the ball into the back of the net. The former Le Havre player thus gave Atlanta the victory at the end of added time. Right under Luka Gavran’s nose. The years went by, and we still never got tired of these masterful blunders. On to the next one!
